The late 1960s were one of the most crucial eras of aviation—enter the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar.
In the golden age of wide-body aircraft, tri-jets created a unique and innovative opportunity for airlines. Bridging the gap between the fuel-guzzling quad-jets and the slightly inconvenient ...
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar are arguably the best aircraft of the trijet era. While both planes had several differences, what truly set them apart was the configuration ...